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Q&A with Helen Phillips – PGM Director
In the first of our series of Q&A’s getting to know a bit more about the PGM team...we caught up with Helen Phillips! 1. How long have you been a Director at PGM? 16 years 2. What area of legal work do you specialise in? Family, Wills, Probate and Powers of...
What happens if you die without a Will?
Many people are under the misapprehension that there is no need for them to make a Will as their spouse will inherit everything. However, under the Intestacy Rules, a spouse or civil partner will only inherit the whole estate if the deceased has no children. If the...
Employment Law Changes for Employers 2020
April 2020 onwards will see a number of changes and employers should be taking practical steps now to ensure that they are fully prepared. Here are a few of the key changes that should be noted by all. The National Minimum Wage Complying with National Minimum Wage...
New year, new Will?
More than half of British adults have not made a Will. Of those who have, many have not updated their wills for some time, which is reflected in the soaring number of inheritance disputes heard in the High Court. It is a task which most of us put off yet it is one of...
Child contact over the Christmas period – the season of goodwill?
Before we know it, Christmas will be upon us. If it is your first family Christmas during or following divorce or separation from a partner, we understand that it can be a particularly difficult time. Here are a few tips to help avoid any difficult disputes: Approach...
All I want for Christmas is a Divorce
As we get closer to Christmas and beyond, it is a sad fact that divorce rates begin to rise. January has historically been the busiest time of year for divorce lawyers. Couples on the verge of separation often hold out through Christmas for the sake of the children...
DIY Divorce – The Pros & Cons
It has been highlighted in the media recently that almost half of couples are opting to split via an online process. The term ‘DIY Divorce’ refers to a divorce or dissolution that takes place with little or no legal assistance, often online. This means that the...
Marriage, Divorce & Wills
There is a direct impact on your Will when you get married or divorced. Is it true that getting married invalidates an existing Will? When you make a Will there are a number of life events that can impact its validity. One of these is marriage. Under UK law, marriage...
National Grandparents Day – Contact and Rights
National Grandparents Day falls on Sunday 6 October this year, highlighting the fact that sadly, up to a million grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren every year, mostly due to family breakdowns - and whilst most people expect grandparents to have the...
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